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Current Affairs 26th January 2026
Constituent Assembly & Constitution
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Constitutional Advisor – V. N. Rao
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Permanent Chairman of the Constituent Assembly – Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Chairman of the Drafting Committee – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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First Law Minister of India – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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Soul of the Constitution – Right to Constitutional Remedies the soul of the Constitution
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Adoption of the Constitution – The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949
1. Ms. Vartika Shukla Conferred Lifetime Contribution Award
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Awarding Body and Industry Impact: The award was presented at the FICCI Chemicals & Petrochemicals Awards 2025 (held in Jan 2026) in New Delhi. It celebrates her over three decades of leadership and transformative impact on India's core industrial sectors, specifically in refineries, chemicals, and petrochemicals.
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Champion of Self-Reliance: The honor specifically recognizes her commitment to the "Make in India" initiative. Under her guidance, EIL has significantly reduced dependence on foreign technologies by developing indigenous engineering solutions and project management expertise for critical national infrastructure.
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Strategic Shift to Green Energy: Shukla has been instrumental in diversifying EIL’s portfolio into sustainable domains. She has spearheaded major projects in Green Hydrogen, Biofuels, and Renewable Energy, aligning the company's growth with India’s net-zero and energy transition goals.
2. India Ranks 6th in Asia Manufacturing Index 2026
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Mixed Pillar Performance: While India ranks 1st in Workforce (due to labor size and cost) and 3rd in Economy (driven by high GDP growth), it struggles in other areas. It ranks poorly in Tax Policy (9th), International Trade (9th), and Political Risk (9th), with the report highlighting high logistics costs and administrative complexity as major bottlenecks.
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Intensifying Regional Competition: India maintained its 6th place from the previous year but faces pressure as neighbors move faster. China retained the top spot, while Malaysia surged to 2nd place for the first time. Vietnam slipped to 3rd, and Singapore (4th) overtook South Korea (5th), reflecting a highly dynamic shift in Asian manufacturing hubs.
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Strategic "Red Flag" for Make in India: The index serves as a call to action for India’s goal of a $1 trillion manufacturing economy by FY2026. The report suggests that to move up, India must pivot from relying solely on labor availability to accelerating logistics efficiency, policy stability, and digital infrastructure to compete with Southeast Asian peers.
Footnotes: Top Performers: China (1st), Malaysia (2nd), Vietnam (3rd)
3. Punjab Launches ‘Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana’
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Universal Health Coverage: Is yojana ketahat Punjab keharparivar (family) ko harsaal ₹5 lakh tak ka muftilajmilega. Yeh scheme sirfgareebparivarontakmahdoodnahihai, balkiisme middle-class aur un-organized sector ke workers ko bhishamilkiyagayahai, taaki "Health for All" ka mission pooraho sake.
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Empanelled Hospitals aur OPD Suvidha: Is scheme keandar state kesabhisarkari hospitals kesaath-saath bade private hospitals ko bhijodagayahai. Khaasbaat yeh hai ki isme surgery kesaath-saath OPD (Outpatient Department) aur dawaiyon ka kharchabhi cover kiyajayega, jo pehle ki schemes meinaksarnahihotatha.
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Digital Health Card: Har beneficiary ko ek QR-code based 'Sehat Card' diya jayega. Is digital card ki madad se mareezbinakisi paper-work ke cashless ilajkarwasakenge. Saath hi, is yojana keliyehar district mein 'Sehat Mitra' ki tanaati (appointment) ki jayegi jo logon ko hospital meinbharti hone meinmadadkarenge.
Footnotes: Launched in Mohali by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Free Treatment Up to Rs.10 Lakh
4. Pixxel-led Consortium Signs Pact with IN-SPACe
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India’s First Private National Constellation: This is the country's first privately-led national Earth Observation (EO) satellite system. Under this Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the consortium will design, build, own, and operate a fleet of 12 advanced satellites to provide sovereign "Earth Intelligence" for India.
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Massive Private Investment: The consortium—which includes Pixxel, Dhruva Space, PierSight, and SatSure—will invest over ₹1,200 crore over the next five years. This marks a fundamental shift from government-funded space infrastructure to a model where private companies finance and manage critical national assets.
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Multimodal Data Capabilities: The 12-satellite constellation will feature a mix of high-resolution optical, multispectral, SAR (Radar), and hyperspectral sensors. While the Indian government will have priority access to this data for national security and governance, the consortium is also permitted to sell the data to global commercial markets.
About Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre-
Chairman: Dr. Pawan Goenka, HQ: Ahmedabad, Estd: 2020
5. Suryoday Small Finance Bank Partners with HyperVerge
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AI-Powered Video KYC: The bank has deployed HyperVerge’s advanced Video KYC (VKYC) solution. This AI-driven platform allows for real-time identity verification, enabling customers to open accounts remotely and securely within minutes, significantly reducing manual paperwork.
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Doubling Operational Productivity: The solution is designed to double the efficiency of the bank's verification agents. By automating key checks, each agent can now successfully complete nearly twice the number of verificationcalls per day compared to previous workflows, allowing the bank to scale rapidly without increasing overhead.
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Enhanced Security and Compliance: Built with a "compliance-first" architecture, the platform ensures that all personal data is stored securely and is accessible only by the bank. This reinforces regulatory adherence and provides a high-quality, fraud-resistant experience for the bank’s growing digital customer base.
Footnotes: SSFB's CEO: R. Baskar Babu, HQ: Mumbai, Estd: 2008
6. Raymond Lifestyle appoints Satyaki Ghosh as New CEO
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Extensive Industry Experience: Ghosh is a seasoned veteran with over 25 years of experience across FMCG, textiles, and retail. He has held senior leadership roles at global giants including L’Oréal India (where he managed brands like Garnier and Maybelline) and PepsiCo, bringing a blend of B2B and B2C expertise.
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Transition from Aditya Birla Group: Before joining Raymond, he served as the CEO of Cellulosic Fashion Yarn at Grasim Industries (Aditya Birla Group). His experience in managing large-scale, multi-country manufacturing operations and complex supply chains is seen as a major asset for Raymond’s global expansion.
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Strategic Growth Mandate: His appointment follows the exit of Sunil Kataria in 2025 and comes at a "crucial inflection point" for the company. Ghosh is tasked with driving innovation and consumer centricity as Raymond Lifestyle prepares for its next growth phase, focusing on rising domestic consumption and international market opportunities.
Footnotes: Raymond's Chairman: Gautam Singhania, HQ: Mumbai, Estd: 1925
7. Amelia Valverde appointed as Coach of Indian Women’s Football Team
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World Cup Pedigree: Valverde, 39, is a highly experienced international coach who led the Costa Rican national team to their only two FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances (2015 and 2023). In 2015, she made history as the second-youngest head coach in World Cup history at just 28 years old.
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Immediate Mission: She has already joined the Indian squad ("Blue Tigresses") at their training camp in Antalya, Türkiye. Her primary goal is to lead the team through the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, which begins in March, with a focus on securing India's first-ever qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Proven Championship Success: Beyond international football, Valverde comes with recent club success, having led Mexican side CF Monterrey to a historic Bicampeonato (two consecutive titles) in 2024. She was also named the Mexican Balón de Oro Best Coach and the 2016 CONCACAF Female Coach of the Year.
8. Former Indian Football Team Defender Ilyas Pasha passed away
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East Bengal Stalwart & Captain: Pasha was a mainstay of the East Bengal defense from 1990 to 1998, a period often cited as one of the club's most successful eras. He famously captained the team to its first-ever international title at the Wai Wai Cup in 1993 and led them during their historic 6-2 victory over Iraq’s Al-Zawraa SC.
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Highly Decorated Domestic Career: Known for his calm demeanor and "cerebral" defending, he won a staggering number of trophies, including five Calcutta Football Leagues, five IFA Shields, and four Durand Cups. He also won the Santosh Trophy twice representing Bengal (1993, 1995) after starting his career with his home state, Karnataka.
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International Representation: Pasha earned eight caps for the Indian national team. He made his debut in 1987 against Bulgaria and went on to represent the country in two editions of the Nehru Cup (1987, 1991), the 1991 SAF Games, and the 1992 Asian Cup qualifiers.
International Day of Education:
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Theme 2026: Focuses on the role of education in promoting peace, inclusion, and sustainable development worldwide.
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Significance: Highlights education as a basic human right and a key tool to reduce inequality and poverty.
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